African and Afro-diasporic Dance Forms II

Catalog description

Beginner-intermediate studio practice of dances rooted in Africa and the African Diaspora. Addresses the fundamentals of movement vocabulary, rhythm, and cultural context of at least two traditional West African dance forms. Includes techniques of intricate footwork, spinal articulation, and speed from the Djola in Senegal and the Susu in Guinea. Prereq: Enrollment in Dance major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.